As summer temperatures rise and area pools see increased
traffic, swimmers in distress are not always easily identifiable. Lifeguard
Abigail Baruch Fry and Pool Manager Colleen Hamm were honored by officials from
the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service this past Saturday for their
quick, decisive and life-saving actions on May 29th
when a 12-year old guest at the swimming pool was rescued
from the bottom of the pool. The lifeguards immediately initiated the
rescue, revived the child with CPR and the child was transported to a
local hospital where he was treated and has since been released.
Lifeguard Abigail Fry is a rising junior at Bethesda-Chevy
Chase High School and Colleen Hamm is a pool manager with Bethesda
Aquatics who is currently applying to medical schools when she’s
not saving lives. The 12-year old recently returned to the pool to receive
swimming lessons, courtesy of his rescuers. Lifeguards from Bethesda Aquatics
and Little Falls Swim Club receive extensive training to ensure they’re ready
should duty call. Video below is from WJLA Channel 7 report.
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